	US 12,290,090 B2
	Edible foodstuffs and bio reactor design
Mark A. Kozubal, Bozeman, MT (US); Richard E. Macur, Manhattan, MT (US); Yuval C. Avniel, Missoula, MT (US); and Maximilian Devane Hamilton, Bozeman, MT (US)
Assigned to THE FYNDER GROUP, INC., Chicago, IL (US)
Filed by The Fynder Group, Inc., Chicago, IL (US)
Filed on Mar. 20, 2023, as Appl. No. 18/123,744.
Application 18/123,744 is a continuation of application No. 17/891,857, filed on Aug. 19, 2022, granted, now 11,672,268.
Application 17/891,857 is a continuation of application No. 16/116,836, filed on Aug. 29, 2018, granted, now 11,464,251.
Claims priority of provisional application 62/722,074, filed on Aug. 23, 2018.
Claims priority of provisional application 62/552,093, filed on Aug. 30, 2017.
Prior Publication US 2023/0248039 A1, Aug. 10, 2023
Int. Cl. A23L 31/00 (2016.01); A23C 9/12 (2006.01); A23G 9/36 (2006.01); A23J 3/20 (2006.01); A23J 3/22 (2006.01); A23L 29/00 (2016.01); A23L 33/195 (2016.01); C12M 1/00 (2006.01); C12M 1/04 (2006.01); C12N 1/14 (2006.01); C12R 1/77 (2006.01)

CPC A23L 31/00 (2016.08) [A23C 9/1203 (2013.01); A23G 9/36 (2013.01); A23J 3/20 (2013.01); A23J 3/227 (2013.01); A23L 29/065 (2016.08); A23L 33/195 (2016.08); C12M 21/00 (2013.01); C12M 23/24 (2013.01); C12M 23/34 (2013.01); C12M 23/40 (2013.01); C12N 1/14 (2013.01); C12N 1/145 (2021.05); A23V 2002/00 (2013.01); A23V 2250/208 (2013.01); C12R 2001/77 (2021.05)]

11 Claims

1. An edible meat substitute product, comprising:

at least 80 wt. % filamentous fungal mycelial biomass of a fungal strain selected from Fusarium oxysporum strain MK7 (ATCC PTA-10698), Neurospora crassa, Fusarium venenatum, Fusarium avenaceum, and combinations thereof, that has a protein content of 46 wt. %-51 wt. %, comprises all essential amino acids, and has been subjected to a treatment to eliminate cell viability;

a binder; and

an additive selected from flavors, spices, flavor enhancers, fats, fat replacers, preservatives, sweeteners, color additives, nutrients, emulsifiers, stabilizers, thickeners, pH control agents, acidulants, leavening agents, anti-caking agents, humectants, yeast nutrients, dough strengtheners, dough conditioners, firming agents, enzyme preparations, gases, and combinations thereof,

wherein: the edible meat substitute product is vegan and is free of feedstock on which the filamentous fungal mycelial biomass was grown, and

the filamentous fungal mycelial biomass is the source of at least about 25 wt. % of protein in the edible meat substitute product.